Tourism Minister Haim Katz visits Samaria, calls for sovereignty

Tourism and Housing Minister Haim Katz holds security meeting in Samaria, 'After Iran, we're looking for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.'

Zambian FM tours Samaria in landmark visit to Israel

'The Bible speaks of the significance of Samaria,' says Zambian Foreign Minister Mulambo Haimbe during his official visit to Israel, marking the first time a sitting Zambian foreign minister has toured the region.

Bereaved sister scolds governor at funeral: 'No politics'

Tensions rise during funeral as Samaria Governor’s call for tougher anti-terror measures is interrupted by grieving sister who pleads for a politics-free memorial.

Senior Trump advisor:

'I will hang the Samaria mezuzah in the White House'

Samaria Council head, Yossi Dagan, met with Paula White, senior advisor to President Donald Trump, who heads the Faith Office at the White House.

European Parliament in Samaria:

'Samaria is key to Israel's security'

Three European Parliament members visit Samaria: 'This area is vital for Israel's security; this is also our war.' Samaria Council head: 'We have the same enemies; we must fight them and win - together.'

Making history:

Friends of Judea and Samaria Caucus launched in US Congress

With just days to go before Donald Trump takes office, over 20 US lawmakers participated in the historic launch of the Friends of Judea and Samaria Caucus.

Yossi Dagan demands: Ground maneuver in Jenin now

Following publication of photos of Palestinian Arab police officers with RPG rockets in Jenin, Samaria Council head demands that the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense order a ground maneuver in northern Samaria.

Son of former French pres. Nicolas Sarközy visits Samaria

Louis, son of former French President, Nicolas Sarközy, visited Samaria and toured Israel's Lookout with Yossi Dagan.

Yossi Dagan returns from US:

'Netanyahu can apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

'Netanyahu can apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. We have US support,' says Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, after returning from meetings with US congressmen and senators in Washington.

5 days to US elections:

Ambassador Friedman attacks Kamala Harris

Head of the Samaria Council, Yossi Dagan, hosted former ambassador David Friedman, who chose to launch his new book in Hebrew 'One Jewish State' specifically in Samaria.

Michael Rapaport in Samaria:

'There are so many stories to tell here'

The American actor and comedian toured Samaria with One Israel Fund, was briefed on the situation in the region and was introduced to the area's filmmaking industry.

'Violence must not happen'

Heads of councils in Samaria speak out against violence

The head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan, and the head of the Kedumim Council, Ozel Vatik, issue joint statement criticizing the riot by far rightists in the Palestinian Arab town of Jit.

Samaria Council Head:

'We could have prevented the murderous attack in Holon'

Samaria Council Head says that 'red flags mentioned in the latest State Comptroller's report are a danger to public safety and probably enabled the murderous attack in Holon, as terrorists can travel around Judea and Samaria without being stopped.'

Members of EP: ‘The Hague is political, we are with you’

Head of Samaria Regional Council launches a joint working group of the pro-Samaria EP members: 'The circus in The Hague is a common danger for all of us. We must fight together!'

Head of Samaria council:

'New village broke down walls, there'll be many more like it'

'Evyatar is our message to the world, and to ourselves, that we are here to stay,’ says Head of Samaria regional council, Yossi Dagan.

Nikki Haley in Samaria:

'Stay strong, the majority of Americans are with Israel'

Former US Ambassador to the United Nations tours Samaria, as a guest of the head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan, accompanied by former Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, MK Danny Danon.

Incitement:

Samaria Council head: Zero patience for supporters of Nazi terror

Arab posted incitement to murder Jews; Samaria Council Head, Yossi Dagan, blocked his entrance to Barkan industrial zone: ‘What used to be, will not be anymore; zero patience for instigators and supporters of Nazi terror.’

Erasing history:

Palestinians rode excavator over archaeological site

Palestinians rode an excavator over Umm ar-Rehan in Samaria, turning it into a car park.

VP of Ecuador in Samaria:

'I support you, there is light in the darkness'

Head of the Samaria Council hosted the Vice President of Ecuador on her first visit to Judea and Samaria. "The beginning of a strategic relationship"

Yossi Dagan wins Samaria elections with 80% support

Yossi Dagan, elected by an overwhelming majority of 80%, begins his third term as head of the Samaria regional council. 'Together we will raise Samaria to heights we never knew before.'

Samaria council head:

Govt. must refute 'settler violence' blood libel

Chairman of the Samaria Council appealed to the Head of the Central Command and IDF Spokesperson to publish the documents showing a decrease in Jewish nationalistic crime.

Samaria Council report:

UN presents attacks against Jews as 'settler violence'

Investigation by Samaria Regional Council reveals UN presents misleading data to encourage global campaign against 'settler violence.'

Arab vandalism:

Hateful inscriptions erased from Joshua's Tomb

'We are the light and they are the darkness and the light will always prevail. We are making it clear to these barbarians: Israel will win!'

Samaria Council distributes weapons to emergency squad

One week after Samaria leader Yossi Dagan purchased 300 rifles for the emergency team, the weapons are in the hands of those who need them.

Samaria Council to hold public march to Joshua's altar

The public will for the first time be allowed to march to the historic altar on foot over the course of Sukkot.

Samaria resident: 'How many more attacks?'

A Samaria man who was attacked with stones on Route 55 demands action from the security forces in the region.

Romania:

Pres. candidate to recognize Israel's right to Judea and Samaria

George Simion pledges to recognize Israel's right to build in Judea and Samaria and to advance Holocaust studies.

Head of Samaria Council:

'Bigger operation needed that will end with victory'

'The PA's immunity is preventing the wave of terror from being fully subdued,' says Samaria Regional Council Head.

Samaria roads closed to Jews for PA minister's funeral

Samaria Council chairman demands to know who gave order to close Highway 5 for PA Minister of Prisoner Affairs, former terrorist.

Samaria Regional Council calls for mass operation against terror

The council is publicly demanding that the government launch an operation similar to that of 2002 and the Second Intifada.

Samaria council head:

'What is the govt. waiting for to launch an operation?'

Yossi Dagan responds to rocket fire from Jenin, says terror will spread from Samaria to Tel Aviv if not stopped now.

Samaria Regional Council head:

'If the government doesn't bring back the barrier - we will'

Residents of town of Avnei Hefetz demonstrate at scene of shooting attack outside the town that left one Israeli lightly wounded.

Yossi Dagan:

'There's nothing political about protecting human lives'

Samaria Council head lashes out at interviewer who tried to stop him from criticizing the government.

MKs tour site of PA destruction: 'They're stealing our history'

Samaria Council Head Yossi Dagan following the PA's construction of a road over 1st Temple remains: 'Permanent force must guard the area.'

Deputy Regional Council Chief:

'Huwara must be erased, no room for mercy'

Following a shooting attack that killed two brothers, Davidi Ben-Zion calls on the government to reinstate deterrence in the area.

Terrorists shoot house in Shaked, Samaria

Samaria Council chairman demands government respond harshly to terrorist attack against civilian home.

Samaria council launches campaign to repeal Disengagement Law

Samaria Regional Council demands new government regulate Homesh yeshiva, cancel Disengagement Law in Samaria immediately upon establishment.

Shots fired at Samaria community of Shaked

Samaria Council chairman Yossi Dagan calls for offensive after house in Shaked hit by gunfire for the third time.

Terrorism

Yossi Dagan calls for 'Guardian of the Walls 2'

Samaria Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan says government is failing, but IDF soldiers are heroes.

Following threats from Fatah:

Head of Samaria Regional Council given security detail

Police say Yossi Dagan is a highly threatened personality, assign him security detail.

In response to shooting attack

Samaria residents to block entrance to Shechem

Samaria local council chairman Yossi Dagan demands the government launch a military offensive in response to recent rise in terror attacks

Jewish suspect in death of Arab released to house arrest

Samaria council chair: Suspect should never have been arrested in the first place for acting in self-defense.

Jonathan Pollard in Samaria:

'The altar of Joshua proves our right to the land'

Jonathan Pollard visited the altar of Joshua on Mount Ebal. Pollard called for recognition of the site as a heritage site.

Settlement leader on Ukrainian border: Come to Samaria!

Yossi Dagan brought delegation to Romanian border, offering concrete help to bring Jewish families to Israel.

European MPs to fight Palestinian takeover of Area C

"Such illegal actions are detrimental to peace," said Dutch MP Gidi Markuszower.

Dagan to EU Parliament: PA takes over Area C with your money

Samaria Council chairman meets 15 MEPs, who pledge to work to stop funding of PA takeover of Area C.

Fatah: Expel Hungarian envoy in Ramallah

Fatah livid after Hungarian city of Héviz signs agreement with Samaria Regional Council.

When Jon Voight was moved to tears

"Two thousand years ago, the Prophet Jeremiah said that this area would produce wine," said award-winning actor while visiting Samaria.

Samaria Council signs far-reaching agreement with Hungarian city

Samaria's twin city, Heviz, seeks to capitalize on mutual cooperation in industry & tourism.

European MKs to fight incitement against Samaria residents

Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, has gone on the diplomatic offensive against European funding of anti-Israel activities.

'Area C falling into Palestinian hands while govt does nothing'

Smotrich: "Gantz has given Mahmoud Abbas a green light to take over western Samaria."

MK Nir Barkat:

'Jews have the right to live wherever they want'

Likud MK comes to express support for protest tent set up outside Prime Minister's Office.

Samaria head: Legalize Homesh yeshiva in response to shooting

Samaria Council chairman Yossi Dagan demands government act in response to deadly shooting attack. 'Jewish blood cannot be cheap.'

Ben & Jerry's BDS: Tennessee Gov. considers boycotting Unilever

Samaria Regional Council chairman Yossi Dagan meets Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to discuss response to Ben & Jerry's boycoot.

Hundreds visit gravesites of Yehoshua Bin Nun, Kalev Ben Yefuneh

Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan: "It's our duty to protect these holy sites."

Israel Dog Unit honored by Samaria regional council

A special ceremony held by the Samaria regional council honored the Israel Dog Unit for its security work over the past year.

Supreme Court rejects Arab claims re: Evyatar

Palestinians had claimed results of government survey of land were "foregone conclusion."

Two Arabs arrested for assaulting Jewish girls on kayak trip

Suspects are aged 15 and 22, residents of PA-controlled area near Ramallah and illegally in Israel.

Chief rabbi of Samaria attacked in terrorist incident

Attack occurred near Huwara as Rabbi Levanon was driving home. He escaped without injury.

'We will not give up Samaria for ice cream'

Head of Samaria Regional Council: We will continue to build Samaria, enjoy culture and also ice cream. Not necessarily Ben & Jerry's.